Another school year is about to start and school shoes are one of the most important items on the shopping list for many parents. There are footwear shops in Adelaide which specialise in fitting school shoes for children. Let the professionals help you! They’ll measure up their feet properly and recommend the right shoes for […]
Children's feet
Your kids and their feet: choosing the right footwear and common problems
The new school year is looming, and your to-do list is probably getting longer. School uniforms, lunch boxes, text books, stationery and of course, school shoes. This last item is one we can help you with. We have excellent footwear shops in Adelaide which specialise in fitting school shoes for children. But if you have […]
6 signs your children have problems with their feet
Foot problems in children can go unnoticed for a long time. When kids feel pain in their feet, they tend to try and adapt by changing their gait or posture to ease the discomfort so that they can keep up with their friends at school. However, this can lead to other problems such as a […]
How to choose the right school shoes for your children
Shoes are one of the most expensive items you will purchase when heading back to school. Laces, Velcro or buckles, leather shoes or trainers? With so many options for individual preferences, we’ve narrowed down the most essential elements of a good quality school shoe to help you choose well for your child. Children’s feet grow […]
10 Common foot problems in children
If your child is experiencing foot pain, it’s important to seek professional assistance and we recommend this sooner than later. Foot pain is not normal and an indication that something needs attention. We often find that problems in the feet are hereditary. If you can diagnose and act on them while the feet are still […]
Severs Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Growing pains are a reality for children and if they love their sports, repetitive activity can affect one or both of their heels and cause quite a bit of pain. Children between the ages of 7-14 years who are active and play regular sports but experience heel pain afterward, may have Severs Disease. Severs disease […]
Plantar Warts: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Plantar warts grow on the soles of the feet and appear as small hardened lesions which are flattened out. They are caused by a virus called HPV – human papillomavirus – which enters the blood stream through small cuts in the soles of the feet. Plantar warts are not a serious health concern and are […]
What is GAIT analysis and how does it help?
Your gait is the way you move when you walk or run. When we conduct a Gait Analysis, we use a scientifically developed method to analyse your walking or running style by observing the way you move and the impact of this movement on your feet, hips, lower back and limbs. This analysis provides us […]
7 tips to choose well-fitting shoes for your children
Growing and developing little feet need well-fitting shoes to support your children to live every day to the fullest – just like they want to! The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. With so many working parts, this intricate and highly developed structure in children’s feet needs […]